Policy

October Question of the Month

What is the higher education accreditation process, and what are Southern states considering changing?

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Policy Testimony

Examining State Election Procedures

Explore the event summary, key findings, policy insights, and related resources.

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Policy Masterclass

Smart Growth Strategies from Outside the South

Over three days in Salt Lake City, Utah, participants examined initiatives related to smart growth, housing, water management, and statewide planning strategies.

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Policy

Issue Brief

Lawsuits and Legislation: What’s Happening with Glyphosate-based Herbicides

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Policy Masterclass

Addressing the School Workforce Shortage Through Housing

Over three days in Bentonville, Arkansas, participants examined initiatives related to affordable housing and the teacher workforce.

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Leadership Development

LSA Fall Meeting

Legislative Service Agency directors met in Atlanta, Georgia, for the annual retreat.

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Policy Testimony

Hemp Beverage Policies

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Recent Research

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Featured News & Updates

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About CSG South

At CSG South, our team is an extension of your office.

We support Southern state government officials and staff. We promote and strengthen cooperation and collaboration among our fifteen member states. And we serve as the premier public policy forum for Southern state governments, facilitating unparalleled opportunities for networking, discussion, and collaboration that lead to bright innovations and strategic solutions.

15 Member States Served
79 Annual Conferences Hosted
1,100+ Legislative Leaders and Staff Trained
2,400+ Information Requests Completed
180+ Policy Publications
65+ International and Domestic Delegations

The CSG South Member States

CSG South is a nonprofit, nonpartisan member organization that serves the southern state governments of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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David Meade

2025-2026 Chair Speaker Pro Tempore Kentucky

Jon Burns

2025-2026 Chair Elect House Speaker Georgia

Nathaniel Ledbetter

2025-2026 Immediate Past Chair House Speaker Alabama

We proudly recognize our CSG South Leadership.

Established in 1947, CSG South is a member-driven organization and serves as the premier public policy forum for Southern state governments.

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